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Chapter 10: From Shadows part II

Today was a dark day for the people in the townships that surrounds Youngstown. They couldn't believe that the Power Rangers were defeated. The police wanted to keep people out of the area were the Power Rangers' Megazord fell, but the Megazord disappeared in a gray light.

The Power Rangers were wondering why Zordon and Alpha didn't respond to them. So they teleport to the Command Center, only to end up in a dark Power Chamber. "What happened here?" Haley asked.

"Looks like the power ran out," Jon suggested.

"Highly doubt that," Emile said as he hit his foot on the step, "Watch out for the step."

As the Rangers were checking out the dark Power Chamber, the entire Power Chamber came back on as a white glow formed from behind the Rangers. The Rangers turned around to see Alpha and Ninjor appeared. "Rangers thank goodness your here!" Alpha said.

"Alpha, Ninjor, where's Zordon?" Brittany said with concern.

Then Zordon appeared back in the blue tube, "I'm here Brittany," he said.

"Zordon where were you when we were fighting Madam Woe?" Tyler asked.

"Forgive me Rangers, but we were working on a way to help you to stop the Dark Power," Zordon explained.

"Dark Power?" Paige said.

"Yes, 12,000 years ago a monster known as Darkseid and her brother, Mephiles, came to our realm with three demons. But the Ancient Rangers had stopped Darkseid and sealed her brother and the demons," Zordon explained, "And it seems the spirit of Darkseid brought back Zedd and Rita, and she also brought back Madam Woe that you just fought."

"So how are we suppose to stop Darkseid?" Tyler asked.

"Alpha and I thought about it, and it seems to stop Darkseid and the Dark Power, we needed to use the Dark Power against them," Zordon explained as a dark portal appeared on the floor and someone in a black Power Ranger suit that had the same design as the rest of them, but he had a metallic purple breastplate, and his helmet had no animal design but he had a black vision glass where his face was suppose to be. "Rangers meet your eighth Ranger, the Shadow Ranger."

"Who is it?" Jon asked.

"He's someone you should know," Alpha replied, "We choose him because it turns out that he was touched by the Dark Power 13 years ago."

"But why?" Chris asked.

"Usually when someone is touched by the Dark Power, that person will give themselves up to the Dark Power," Ninjor explained.

"It's the rarest thing for someone to resisted the Dark Power for a long time," Alpha said, "So we thought he was the best choice."

"Now Shadow Ranger, remove your helmet and reveal you identity," Zordon said.

The Shadow Ranger slowly raised his arms and started to remove his helmet, and to everyone surprise it was Chris Szarmach.

"Wait Chris is our new Power Ranger?" Emile asked in surprise.

"Yeah I was surprised myself when I was chosen to be the new Ranger," Chris Szarmach said.

"But when did you guys chose him?" Haley asked.

"A week ago when you fought the Evil Rangers, Chris has shown his bravery by taking the crystal and photo that trapped Ninjor," Zordon explained, "Now Chris behold your weapon." Then a sword that looked like a rapier with a dark purple blade and a black handle, "This is the Shadow Saber, with this you can control Ark."

"Ark?" Chris asked.

"Behold the viewing globe," Zordon said as a large black airship with a gold dragon's head, with a red globe in its mouth, and claws in the front, "This is the legendary Ship of Darkness. It will aid you when you call it."

"Thank you Zordon," Chris said, "But Zordon, can you refer to me as Z, since Chris Hawkins is on the team. I don't get everyone confused."

"Alright Z," Zordon said, "Now go and keep Madam Woe busy till the Megazord is repaired."

"I won't fail you Zordon," Z said as he teleported out of the Power Chamber.

Z appeared in Boardman Park with his helmet on and his sword in his hand, "Okay Madam Woe come and fight me!"

In Lord Zedd's throne room, the villains were celebrating their victory over the Power Rangers, "Ah Rita, this could be the best day ever," Zedd said.

"I know Zeddy," Rita said, "And we all owe it all to Madam Woe."

"Oh Rita, don't flatter me," Madam Woe said.

"I say she just had beginners luck," Rito said.

"For once I agree with you Rito," Goldar said.

Rita then hit Goldar and Rito with her staff, "Shut it! You're just jealous of Madam Woe's power!"

"Um, my queen I hate to rain on you parade," Baboo said.

"What is it?!" Rita demanded.

"Well it seems that a Ranger wants to challenge Madam Woe!" Squatt said.

"What! I have to see this!" Rita shouted as she looked though the telescope to see Z as the new Power Ranger, "Curse that Zordon, he made another Power Ranger!"

"Are you sure?" Zedd asked.

"Yes he wears a black power suit with a metallic purple breastplate," Rita explained.

"Don't worry Rita I'll take care of this new Ranger," Madam Woe said as she teleported away.

In Boardman Park, Madam Woe appeared to confront the new Ranger, "Just give up Ranger, your friends couldn't me," she said.

"Maybe you should worry about yourself," Z stated as he charged at Madam Woe.

"Fool!" Madam Woe shouted as she slashed Z with her long nails, "You're just one simple Ranger." Madam Woe was about to attack again, but Z block the attack with his sword.

"I'm maybe one Ranger, but I'm fighting to stop monsters like you now," Z said as he jumped into the air.

"Aw, let me blow you a kiss," Madam Woe said as she blew a kiss that created a strong gust of wind that sent Z flying into a tree. "Now this is the end for you," Madam Woe said as she fired beams from her Dark Crown Jewel.

Z quickly got up and caught the beams with his hand, "If you use the Dark Power," Then the glow went from his left hand straight to the tip of his sword, "I'll fire it right back at you!" Z fired the beam back at her. It hit her head on making her fall to the ground.

"How?! How did that Ranger do that?!" Rita shouted.

"It won't matter once we give Madam Woe a boost," Zedd said.

Rita and Zedd crossed their staffs and shouted, "Make our monster grow!" lightning shot down and hit Madam Woe, making her grow into a giant.

"Oh boy," Z said looking at the Giant Madam Woe. "Come Ark, Ship of Darkness!"

Then a large black airship with two propellers on the back, a gold dragon head in front, with a red globe in its mouth, and claws in the front flew from space. Z then teleported to the cockpit of his Zord, "Alright let take this Zord for a spin!"

"You think this ship can stop me?" Madam Woe shouted.

"Fire Missiles!" Z shouted as Ark fired the missiles at Madam Woe.

But she was able to deflect and dodge the missiles. "Is that all you got!?" she shouted.

"Fire the Lightning Gem!" Z shouted again as lightning fired from the front of the Ark and hit Madam Woe head on.

"You'll pay for that!" Madam woe shouted.

"Ark, activate Warrior Mode!" Z shouted as he inserted the Shadow Saber into the control.

The Ark started to transform, the propellers folded up and folded into the ship. Then part of the ship folded open to form the arms and legs. Then the dragon head folded down 90 degrees, and the Zord's head took its place. "Warrior Mode online!"

Madam Woe charged at the Ark Zord, she tried to slash it with her nails.

You'll come calling, slowly crawling
Attitude defined

Ark was able to block the attack, and punched her back.

Take and conquer, is your honor
Weak of soul and mind

Madam Woe tried the gust of wind, but it didn't work.

Call on the five
Keep hope alive

"You think wind can help you!" Z shouted.

Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us

Madam Woe then fired beams from her Dark Crown Jewel, that hit Ark head on.

Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us

Then Madam Woe Charged at Ark and slashed it with her nails.

Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us

"Now that was low," Z stated.

Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us

"It's the way of evil, Ranger," Madam Woe said.

5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
Go!

"I need the Shadow Sword!" Z shouted as a black blade sword appeared in Ark's hand.

Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us

"That won't help you!" Madam Woe shouted as her braided hair lashed out and wrapped around Ark.

Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us

Madam Woe started to drag Ark to her, but Ark used its sword and cut Madam Woe's hair.

Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us

Then the Ark swung its sword and hit Madam Woe. "I thought it work."

Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us

Back at the Command Center, the Rangers were watching the fight. "Wow, he's doing good," Jon comment.

"Even though he's winning, he won't be able to destroy her," Alpha pointed out.

"Why?" Brittany asked.

"Even with his power, the only way to defeat Madam Woe is to do it as one," Zordon said.

"The Megazord is done with repairs," Alpha said, "It's ready to go."

"Rangers before you go, the only way to weaken Madam Woe is to destroy the Dark Crown Jewel," Zordon explained.

"Thank Zordon," Tyler said. He turned to the other Ranger, "Ready guys?" the other Rangers nodded in response, "Back to action!"

The Megazord came back to the fight against Madam Woe, "Hey Z, Ready to end this fight?" Tyler said.

"Yeah!" Z replied, "Let me show another trick with Ark. Ark, Armorzation!"

Then Ark broke into different pieces and flew to the Megazord, where it became armor for the Megazord, with the dragon's head on the chest. The Rangers were amazed at it.

"Z what did you do?" Emile asked.

"My Zord became armor for you guys' Megazord, to increase its power," Z explained from his cockpit, "And that's not all."

Soon the Megazord's sword and Ark's sword appeared in its hands, "Two swords!" Chris shouted.

"Now we should be able destroy Madam Woe!" Haley shouted.

"No matter how many swords you have you can't destroy me!" Madam Woe shouted as she fired beams from her Dark Crown Jewel. But the Armored Megazord used its swords to deflect the beams. Then the Armored Megazord countered by slash both swords and hitting Madam Woe's Dark Crown Jewel. "NOOOO! NOT MY CROWN JEWEL!" she shouted to the heavens.

"Now we got her! Let's finish this!" Tyler said.

"Right!" the other Rangers agreed.

The Armored Megazord crossed its arms with its swords was glowing gold and purple.

Go Go Power Rangers!

Then the Armored Megazord slashed its swords that made a X-beam that hit Madam Woe.

Go Go Power Rangers!

"Not again!" Madam Woe shouted as she fell to the ground and exploded.

Go Go Power Rangers! You Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

"No! How could Madam Woe fail!" Rita shouted.

"Hey sis, calm down," Rito said.

The Rita exploded, "I HATE THE POWER RANGERS!!!"

Her scream even echoed on Earth.

At the Command Center the Rangers returned from their fight. "Congratulations Rangers, and to you as well Z," Zordon said.

"Thank you Zordon," Z replied.

"Now Z, as a new Ranger, I'll like to present your own Communicator," Alpha said as he held out a black Communicator. Z took it and wrapped it around his wrist.

"Now as the new Rangers, you must follow three rules if you want the Power to protect you. First: never use your powers for personal gain. Second: Never morph unless Rita and Zedd force you to. And Lastly: Never reveal you secret identity to anyone," Zordon explained.

"You can trust me Zordon," Z said. Then he turned to the rest of Rangers, "And you guys can trust me as well."

Tyler smiled as he hold his hand out, "Good to have on the team." Z smirked as he shook Tyler's hand.

Monday morning at the Boardman High cafeteria, the teachers turned the TV on, so the students can listen about the Power Rangers. "Well coming up next is the Power Ranger watch," the anchor woman said, "It seems this past weekend the Power Rangers had a mighty victory over the monster known as Madam Woe. At first it seems that the Rangers had lost, but by stunning events a new Ranger, according to witnesses he's called the Shadow Ranger, with his Zord and the Megazord becoming one, they were able to destroy the monster."

The students were excited with the news, and they were wonder about the new Ranger as well.

A/N: Yes I know I added a new Ranger early, but I just hope you all like this chapter.